Name/Title
World War II uniform with Ike jacket, overseas or garrison cap and khaki trousersEntry/Object ID
1808Description
World War II Army uniform with Ike jacket, overseas or garrison cap and khaki trousers with belt and clasp and grasp buckle. Ike jacket has sergeant first class stripes on each sleeve, brass "US" devices on collar, "ruptured duck" or honorable discharge emblem above right pocket. Four overseas service stripes near left cuff. Handwritten inside below collar is "EDWARD L. PINE 35759157" Has five sided red, white and blue patch of the 12th Army Group on left shoulder. Pants are cuffed and have button fly. Label inside says "J.C. PENNEY CO. Inc. TOP - N - BOTTOM Quality Price VAT DYED SHRINKAGE LESS THAN 1% SANFORIZED SHRUNK". Number handwritten inside on pocket "18674". Cap has orange and white piping and number stencilled inside "K3607".Acquisition
Accession
155Source or Donor
Pine, Edward LeeAcquisition Method
Gift